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The Kansas Promise Scholarship covers full LPN tuition at eligible community and technical colleges — making it possible to earn your LPN for free. On top of that, Neosho County Community College charges a flat $95 per credit for every student regardless of residency, and Washburn Tech graduates can get their tuition paid by Stormont Vail Health in exchange for a work commitment. Kansas has more ways to get a free or near-free LPN education than almost any other state.
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The Kansas Promise Scholarship covers tuition at eligible Kansas community and technical colleges for students in high-demand career fields — including nursing. Johnson County CC and other participating institutions qualify. Combined with a Federal Pell Grant, Kansas students can complete their LPN education with zero out-of-pocket cost and money left over for books and supplies. Apply through your school's financial aid office.
Covers tuition at eligible Kansas community and technical colleges for students in high-demand fields including nursing. This is Kansas's version of free college — apply through your school's financial aid office.
At Neosho CC ($4,750 total), Pell covers everything with money to spare. Combined with Kansas Promise, your LPN education costs nothing at qualifying schools.
Washburn Tech graduates who commit to working at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka can have tuition covered. Contact Stormont Vail nursing recruitment directly.
Financial aid in exchange for working in Kansas's healthcare system. Contact the Kansas Board of Regents for eligibility.
Available at Flint Hills Technical College and other Kansas technical schools for healthcare programs.
Chanute, KS — $95/credit (~$4,750 total)
Flat $95/credit rate for ALL students — in-state AND out-of-state. This is one of the most unusual and generous tuition policies in the country. At approximately $4,750 total program cost, it's among the cheapest accredited LPN programs in the Midwest. LPN-to-RN bridge pathway available.
Hutchinson, KS — $123/credit (~$6,000 total)
Central Kansas location with the lowest in-state credit rate among Kansas community colleges. Kansas Promise Scholarship eligible. Pell Grant eligible with RN pathway available.
Topeka, KS — ~$8,000–$12,000
95% NCLEX-PN pass rate — three years running. Stormont Vail Health partnership means graduates who commit to working at Stormont Vail can have their tuition covered. Located in the state capital with strong clinical placement options.
Overland Park, KS (Kansas City metro) — ~$8,000–$12,000
Located in the Kansas City metro — the highest-paying LPN market in Kansas. Kansas Promise Scholarship eligible. LPN-to-RN bridge available. NLC license lets you work on both the Kansas and Missouri sides of KC.
Salina, KS — ~$7,000–$10,000
The fastest LPN pathway in Kansas at just 9 months full-time. Part-time option available over 4 semesters for working adults. Central Kansas location with steady healthcare demand.
| Area | Annual Salary | Hourly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Metro (Overland Park) | $54,000–$58,000 | $25.96–$27.88 | Best KS market — access MO side via NLC |
| Wichita | $52,000–$56,000 | $25.00–$26.92 | Largest Kansas city |
| Topeka | $50,000–$54,000 | $24.04–$25.96 | State capital — Stormont Vail |
| Statewide Average | $51,700 | $24.86 | COL 13% below national avg |
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